In an effort to help out independent craft stores and to provide access to mixed media classes with no travel required, I've partnered with Everything Scrapbook & Stamps in Wellington, FL to bring you a live online workshop offered via private Facebook group.
Now Available On Demand!
(Class was held live on August 7, 2021)
As artists and crafters we're often collectors - we have bits and pieces of this and that stashed throughout our studios or spaces. So why not bring them together to create a curated display case?

We'll make our own curio boxes (I'll provide two different patterns) and I'll also demonstrate several types of handmade embellishments using air dry clay, stamps, paint, beads, and more.
We'll combine our handmade embellishments (or pre-made if you prefer) with paper, ephemera, and other supplies to create several small pieces of layered and dimensional artwork, custom made and then nestled into their own little curio cubbies.

When complete, you'll have a beautiful and personal display to showcase the Bits & Pieces that represent you and your style.
USD $40 
  • Upon registration (handled by Everything Scrapbook & Stamps,) you will receive a link to join our private Facebook group.
  • Join in, meet, and interact with other students. 
  • About a week before the official live class there will be a pre-class video to demonstrate creating some of the elements to prepare for your projects. (This will be archived in the group if you can't join live.)
  • The live, 2-1/2 hour class will be taught through a Facebook Live video in our private classroom.
  • Work along with me and ask questions via posts and comments.
  • 4+ hours of live demos - that's the equivalent of a full day in-person workshop, plus the added feedback and community interaction.
  • Get downloadable patterns for two sizes / styles of handmade curio boxes.
  • Learn how to make your own handmade clay embellishments as "bits" to use in your curio box.
  • A coupon for 10% off your order for the Everything Mixed Media online shop (See FAQ for details)
  • Videos, questions, comments, and projects are available indefinitely. You can re-watch later - as often as you'd like!
  • Share photos of your in-progress and finished projects for feedback from me and other class members.
Tools:
  • Scissors
  • Optional - Craft knife, ruler, and self-healing mat (if making your own curio box. You could also use scissors.)
  • Optional - Rubber stamps (I'll be using my stamps from PaperArtsy, but you can use any designs or brands you like.)
  • Optional - Acrylic stamp blocks if using unmounted stamps
  • Optional - stencils (I'll be using my stencils from StencilGirl, but you can use any designs or brands you like.)
  • Optional - Sewing needles if you're going to stitch. (I will be using an embroidery needle large enough for a size 8 Perle cotton thread.)
  • Optional - An awl or something to poke holes for stitching.
  • Optional​ - A stylus / skewer / chopstick (if you're planning to make your own clay embellishments.)
  • Optional - Molds if you want to work with clay but not make embellishments totally from scratch (or they make a great starting point too.)
Adhesives:
  • A strong white glue like Tacky Glue or PVA
  • Optional - A clear drying glue if you're going to adhere beads, Boho Bits, etc... (I like iCraft Ultra Bond Adhesive, E-6000, Helmar, or Beacon 3-in-1.)
  • Optional - A glue stick (I love the Coccoina brand or I also use Avery.)
  • Optional - A quick drying super glue like Loctite Gel Control or DAP Rapid Fuse.
​Paper, Fabric, & Substrates:
  • Illustration board / Canva board / chipboard / cardboard... something 1/16" to 1/8" thick and sturdy enough to use to create your curio box. (Equivalent of 2 - 8.5" x 11" sheets.)
    • You can also use a pre-made curio box or skip the box altogether if desired.
  • A selection of pieces and / or scraps of paper 
  • Optional - a few pieces / scraps of fabric
  • Optional - bits and pieces of ephemera 
    • I'll be using several labels, tickets, and other ephemera stamped with my PaperArtsy stamps (sets EGL17, EGL19, and EGL21.)
Inks, Paints, Pens, etc...:Embellishments:
(I've listed everything as optional; pick and choose based on what you want to use to customize your projects. You do not need them all... and please feel free to incorporate items not on this list.)
  • Optional - An air dry or epoxy clay (paper clay, Crayola Model Magic, Amaco or DAS clays, Aves Apoxie... any will work *if* you want to make your own clay embellishments.)
  • Optional - Various sizes and shapes of beads (I love disc beads for this type of work. I'll also demonstrate making a few types of clay beads.)
    • You may want a few seed beads on hand if you want to make the spiked beads like in my sample. I used mainly size 11/0.
  • Optional - headpins or sewing pins and / or a T-pin or memo pin.
  • Optional - Ribbon, sari yarn, threads (I used several metallic threads,) trims
  • Optional - Charms, bits and broken pieces of jewelry, buttons, coins, metal findings, jewels / rhinestones, Boho Bits, Prills, etc...
  • Optional - Premade paper / flat embellishments (I used some Tim Holtz collage bits and transparent butterflies.)
  • Optional - a mini bell jar or a mini apothecary bottle (the Tim Holtz one is taller and will fit in the 2nd curio box pattern I'll provide.)
Miscellaneous:
  • Baby wipes
  • Paper towels
Technical Requirements:
  • You must have a Facebook account - it's the only way we can admit you to the private Facebook classroom
  • Your computer or device should be capable of viewing video with a strong enough internet connection to stream the lesson
  • Check ahead of time to ensure that you can hear and see videos on Facebook (you usually need to both click into a live video and unmute it in order to hear and read and add comments.)
  • I highly recommend that if you don't already have it, that you download the Facebook app on your phone or device and get logged in and set up. This will make it so you can easily take in-progress photos to post for feedback directly from the app.
Administrative Details & Class Policies:
  • Unfortunately, because this is an online class where you can view the content and have full access even if you miss the livestream (which will be archived in the group,) there are no cancellations or refunds.
  • Since this is an online class, we just want to make sure it's clear that you'll be responsible for providing all of your own supplies (please see the supply list above.) I've tried to give lots of options and alternatives so that you can pull from your stash wherever possible. Everything Scrapbook & Stamps also has many of the supplies available in their shop so if you have something you need or see something that you want to try, I hope you'll help support the store. (And contact the shop if you need something that isn't linked - they may have it!)
FAQ:
Q: How long will the Facebook group be available after the Live video is over?
A: The group will remain open for you to re-watch the videos and ask questions indefinitely. All videos and posts will be archived and the group will not close.

Q: When will I get the coupon and how many times can I use it?
A: The coupon will be shared in the Facebook group after registration and the group have both been opened. Please do not share - these coupons are exclusive to class members and can only be used once per person. The offer is good through August 31, 2021.

Q: Can I register after the live class is over?
A: Registration will close shortly before the official class and you must be registered to access the group, so if you're interested, make sure to sign up before it starts. You can always watch later if you can't join live.

Q: When will I get access to the Facebook group?
A: Please allow 24-48 hours for Everything Scrapbook & Stamps to process your registration and send you a group invitation. (Please contact the shop directly with any questions or difficulties in accessing the group.)
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